Foodservice Worker

Metz Culinary Management•Mount Holly, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foodservice Worker prepares and serves attractive, nutritious meals in a friendly, efficient, and clean atmosphere at a K-12 location in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, serving students and residents. This is a full-time, year-round position. The role requires a valid driver's license and age 21 or older for meal deliveries to a satellite location. The employee works as part of a team across meal preparation, service, and cleanup, and maintains accurate and complete paperwork.

Requirements

Must pass the state-required background check and fingerprinting to work in New Jersey schools.
Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 21 years old to deliver meals to the satellite location.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive approach.
Patience and the ability to maintain a caring attitude toward children.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact successfully with customers and Nutri-Serve employees.
Ability to stand for extended periods, twist, bend, and move freely, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand for the entire shift, usually 2–4 hours and sometimes longer.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of food preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal preparation and cafeteria setup, including preparing daily menus, setting out napkins, utensils, student trays, condiments, and snacks.
Check daily work assignments with the Kitchen Manager and determine food preparation quantities.
Verify food shipments against orders before signing invoices.
Serve nutritious, attractive meals in a friendly manner, following portion sizes on the production sheet and promoting positive customer service.
Work in the kitchen and on the register on a rotating basis as directed by the Food Service Director or Assistant Food Service Director.
Maintain cafeteria cleanliness, keep the serving line clean and replenished between lunch periods, check with the Kitchen Manager about leftover storage, and clean and sanitize the work area at the end of each day.
Accurately and promptly complete records, paperwork, and administrative tasks, including entering prepayments and daily sales and posting the daily deposit.
Back up the computer to the hard drive daily.
When applicable, maintain student records in the Point of Sale system, produce required reports, and communicate with parents about student account questions.
Count, complete, and verify the daily deposit; wrap money as needed, place it in a bank bag, and deliver it to the designated bank night depository.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with inventory and ordering, completing order forms daily and submitting them promptly.
Assist with completing the daily production sheet.
Perform other duties as assigned.